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Web3 has been quite lively in the past two years, with new concepts emerging endlessly and funding speeds being ridiculously fast. But if you look closely, there are actually not many projects that truly last long and operate steadily. Most are just riding the hype, telling stories, and raising funds to walk away. These projects go from hot to cold in just a few months.
In contrast, some veteran projects, although not as high-profile, have been quietly working away. For example, Dusk, which has been operating since 2018, is truly an outlier—eight years dedicated to one thing: building a "privacy + compliance" moat. No following trends, no hype, just steady progress step by step.
Why so persistent? Looking at their team composition makes it clear. Many team members come from traditional financial institutions, and there are experts from top tech companies as well. These people understand the pain points too well: big financial institutions fear compliance risks the most, while retail investors fear privacy leaks the most. These two issues have blocked the integration of Web3 and traditional finance.
Dusk’s solution is very hardcore—using zero-knowledge proofs at the core technology level, ensuring transaction information is encrypted from start to finish, so no one can peek. At the same time, they focus on compliance frameworks, adapting to the MiCA regulations and integrating KYC/AML requirements. The result is that traditional financial institutions and Web3 users can interact securely on the same platform. This dual barrier isn’t something that can be built with a few marketing slogans.
Their pace in ecosystem development also shows their approach. They’re not rushing to pile up various applications but are first solidifying the infrastructure. After the launch of DuskEVM, Ethereum developers can switch seamlessly, reducing the cost of ecosystem expansion; their deep integration with Chainlink also solves the longstanding issue of on-chain data authenticity. These are tangible, visible progress, not castles in the air.
But speaking of which, is the path of privacy + compliance feasible? It feels like regulation and decentralization are inherently opposed.
Dusk indeed has some substance, but how long it can survive depends on the execution in the future.
Wow, can zero-knowledge proofs really be integrated with traditional finance? I’m a bit confused by this logic.
Really? DuskEVM is so developer-friendly? Then why hasn’t it gained popularity?
Instead of burying yourself for eight years, it’s better to come out and make some noise. Telling stories is the real way to succeed in the crypto world.
In the end, compliance will still be exploited by traditional capital—that’s destiny.
This is the path Web3 should take. If we hold firm, I’m in.
The collaboration with Chainlink is just so-so; no need to mythologize it.
I’ve seen quite a few projects that don’t follow the trend, and none of them survived. Can Dusk be an exception?